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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division.

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Number of end customers accounted for more than 10% of net revenues.

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Percentage of accounts receivable accounted from distributor.

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Percentage of higher grade securities investment in debt securities.

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Net revenue threshold for significant customer.

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